Senior Soccer Partnerships Lead (Hybrid)

Interpublic Group; Los Angeles (CA); Hybride; USD 65 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Octagon is seeking a Senior Account Manager to lead client programs at the intersection of sports and experiential marketing. You will drive strategic development for the global soccer partnership portfolio, including NWSL, MLS, USL clubs, and US Soccer Federation, working with a multidisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes client leadership, strategic planning, and program activation, with travel and hybrid office presence among major cities.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of work with an agency, brand, or property on integrated brand campaigns in global sports (agency-experience emphasized).
• Superior verbal and written communication skills across audiences.
• Strategic, collaborative problem solver with strong relationship-building ability.
• Proven track record of cultivating agency, client, vendor, and property relationships.
• Strong organizational and leadership capabilities to drive programs.
• Strategic thinker who anticipates impacts across projects.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally; passport required.

Responsabilités

• Lead day-to-day strategic planning, program development, execution, and measurement for client soccer partnerships.
• Develop strategic plans, activation recommendations, budgets, finance trackers, and scopes of work for clients.
• Contribute as a team member to develop FIFA program management routines across multiple constituencies.
• Collaborate with Experiences team to develop/activate programs aligned to client goals.
• Manage budgets, status reports, inventory tracking, and meeting agendas.

Connaissances

Agency experience

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Relationship building

Leadership

Problem solving

Travel flexibility

Description du poste

Octagon is seeking a Senior Account Manager to lead client programs at the intersection of sports and experiential marketing. You will drive strategic development for the global soccer partnership portfolio, including NWSL, MLS, USL clubs, and US Soccer Federation, working with a multidisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes client leadership, strategic planning, and program activation, with travel and hybrid office presence among major cities.